Category: BREXIT
FSB Updates Guidance on Employers’ Liability Insurance
Help in checking your insurance arrangements The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently updated its guidance on Employers’ Liability insurance – a useful reminder of the rules and risks around a business insurance that is legally required in the UK. The guidance explains that if you employ anyone – including part-time, temporary, or even […]
Chancellor Releases 2025 Spending Review
Takeaway Points for Your Business The Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review in June setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years. While much of the focus was on large-scale public services like the NHS and schools, there are some important signals here for businesses to take note of – both in […]
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax
Focus on Business Compliance The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap – the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid. Figures published on 19 June show that £46.8 billion in tax went unpaid in the 2023-24 […]
No Change for the Bank of England Base Rate
Inflation Still a Concern The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the Bank of England base rate at 4.25% following its latest review on 19 June 2025. Their decision was not a great surprise. While inflation had reduced in the earlier part of the year, the current figures show that inflationary pressures continue to […]
Data Management
How to implement an effective data management strategy. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must adopt an effective data management strategy to remain competitive in today’s data-driven world. However, limited resources and expertise often pose significant challenges for SMBs in implementing such practices. Here are some key steps for developing and implementing an effective data management […]
Website accessibility
Is your firm’s website accessible and inclusive? In our highly digitalised business world, creating a website that is accessible and inclusive is no longer just an optional add-on, but rather a crucial element for success. Not only does it ensure that all users can access and navigate your content, but it also sends a positive […]
Analysing the competitive landscape
How to use Porter’s Five Forces model to assess the overall competitive landscape for your particular market. Porter’s Five Forces model is a widely used framework for analysing the competitive environment of a particular industry or business sector. Porter’s Five Forces are five separate factors that can impact business growth. The theory was developed by […]
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